Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup
Lower concern. Cast iron Bundt pan has no intentional coatings.
Nordic Ware's original cast iron Bundt pan is uncoated cast iron, a bare material with no applied finishes. No PFAS risk from the pan itself, though seasoning oils are user-applied.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Cast iron with natural seasoning
Lab data
No public lab test
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Is Original Bundt Pan 12 Cup non-toxic? What it is made of
This Nordic Ware Bundt pan is cast iron with natural seasoning (oil layer), not ceramic enamel or synthetic nonstick coating. Cast iron itself is chemically stable and does not leach heavy metals or synthetics during normal baking. The seasoning is simply polymerized fat that builds up with use and creates a naturally nonstick surface; it requires no Teflon-type coating, silicones, or other synthetic treatments.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Coating degradation over time
The natural seasoning layer can wear with abrasive cleaning or prolonged exposure to acidic foods, but this is reversible and poses no chemical toxicity risk; re-seasoning restores function and safety.
Rust or iron oxidation from improper storage
If stored wet or in high-humidity conditions, the pan may rust, but rust itself is not a toxicological hazard; it is removable via re-seasoning and does not indicate unsafe material composition.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Lead
Cast iron raw material does not intentionally contain lead or cadmium; this Bundt pan has no enamel glaze or ceramic coating, so glaze-based leaching is not applicable.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume risk
No synthetic nonstick coating is present. The pan relies entirely on natural seasoning, eliminating Teflon-type coating decomposition risk even at high baking temperatures.
Aluminum leaching
This is a cast iron product, not aluminum; aluminum leaching does not apply.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Nordic Ware has not published PFAS safety statements or third-party testing certifications for this product, but the absence of coatings means the question is moot. The company has a long history in cookware and no established recalls or chemical safety controversies tied to cast iron Bundt pans. Nordic Ware's manufacturing is transparent in material terms but does not seek certification or detailed disclosure on this product category.
How it compares in its category
Cast iron Bundt pans are among the lowest-risk baking vessels available, with no coating-related degradation or leaching. They differ sharply from ceramic-enameled cast iron (which can chip and expose underlying iron), silicone molds (no thermal data on leaching), and nonstick-coated aluminum pans (Teflon-type coating fume risk, aluminum leaching if scratched). A bare cast iron Bundt is functionally equivalent in safety to vintage or heirloom cookware.
If you buy it
Season the pan before first use and maintain the oil layer by cooking fatty foods and hand-washing (avoid dishwasher, which strips seasoning). Do not exceed normal oven temperatures (typically 500F); cast iron handles heat well but thermal shock from very rapid cooling can cause cracking. Replace only if cracked; seasoning can be restored indefinitely. Store dry to prevent rust; light oiling between uses prolongs the nonstick surface.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 88% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Nordic Ware has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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